Quaker

Hazelnut childcare oats

Barcode 5000108033783

Yes — Hazelnut childcare oats is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains pre-identified UPF ingredients: dark chocolate powder (5%) (cocoa powder, cocoa mass, sugar) and natural flavourings. These are industrially processed ingredients/additives used for flavor and formulation, which place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

quaker wholegrain rolled oats

Rolled oats from a cereal. A basic single-ingredient food used for breakfasts like porridge.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

dark chocolate powder (cocoa powder, cocoa mass, sugar)

Cocoa-based powder that includes added sugar; a processed ingredient used for chocolate flavouring.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

salt

Common edible mineral salt used for seasoning; no allergen-containing ingredients implied by the text.
OK

see ingredients in bold. also
OK

may contain: wheat
OK

barley and soy

A combined ingredient listing including barley and soy. Both are common food ingredients; not a refined or processed additive.

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Common questions about Hazelnut childcare oats

Is Hazelnut childcare oats ultra-processed?

Yes — Hazelnut childcare oats by Quaker is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains pre-identified UPF ingredients: dark chocolate powder (5%) (cocoa powder, cocoa mass, sugar) and natural flavourings. These are industrially processed ingredients/additives used for flavor and formulation, which place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Hazelnut childcare oats are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Hazelnut childcare oats as ultra-processed markers: dark chocolate powder (cocoa powder, cocoa mass, sugar), natural flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.